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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Samsung ST30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix Z808EXR
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Samsung ST30 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very close but the Z800EXR (1/2") and ST30 (1/3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Z800EXR was revealed 6 months earlier than the ST30 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z800EXR grades against the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Samsung ST30

 Z800EXR ST30 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 ST30 Z800EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Samsung ST30

 Z800EXR ST30 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z800EXR has outer dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z800EXR against the ST30.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z800EXR and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z800EXR and ST30.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z800EXR having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm Z800EXR will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography details
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography information
Samsung ST30 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
heavier than average (158 grams)
54
lighter than average (87 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (158 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than average (87 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST30 as a Vlogging camera
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (158g)
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (87 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Samsung ST30
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRSamsung ST30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Samsung ST30
Otherwise known as FinePix Z808EXR -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-21 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.9-4.7 -
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 87 grams (0.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $55